Addendum To General Technical Report SE
... Spatial heterogeneity in microenvironments may provide unique regeneration niches for trees and may promote forest diversity. We examined how heterogeneity in understory cover, mineral nutrients, and moisture and their interactions with canopy gaps contribute to the coexistence of three common, co-o ...
... Spatial heterogeneity in microenvironments may provide unique regeneration niches for trees and may promote forest diversity. We examined how heterogeneity in understory cover, mineral nutrients, and moisture and their interactions with canopy gaps contribute to the coexistence of three common, co-o ...
Monitoring and Management in the San Diego Multiple Species
... Group 2 more closely examined the tension between single species monitoring and habitat or ecosystem-level monitoring. They recommended that prioritization of different community elements should be based on: the ability to address MSCP goals and objectives and answer key management questions, specie ...
... Group 2 more closely examined the tension between single species monitoring and habitat or ecosystem-level monitoring. They recommended that prioritization of different community elements should be based on: the ability to address MSCP goals and objectives and answer key management questions, specie ...
Seagrass patch size affects fish responses to edges
... This indicates that edge and area effects may function independently of each other to influence the abundance and distribution of individual fish species. Inconsistencies among the results of studies that have assessed edge effects in seagrass may be related to the size of the patches sampled. For exa ...
... This indicates that edge and area effects may function independently of each other to influence the abundance and distribution of individual fish species. Inconsistencies among the results of studies that have assessed edge effects in seagrass may be related to the size of the patches sampled. For exa ...
Black hazel dormice? - People`s Trust for Endangered Species
... taken and eaten by the dormice whilst they were in their larval or pupal stages. Since they were only recorded in dormouse faeces in the spring and summer months, and never later than July, then it’s likely that the dormice must have been preying on the larvae. Other Lepidoptera species could have b ...
... taken and eaten by the dormice whilst they were in their larval or pupal stages. Since they were only recorded in dormouse faeces in the spring and summer months, and never later than July, then it’s likely that the dormice must have been preying on the larvae. Other Lepidoptera species could have b ...
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... Migration is distinguished from more diffuse types of movement such as foraging for food within a single habitat. Migration is an integrated part of the life cycle of an animal. Animals migrate between essential habitats which are separated in time and space. Often, movements are guided by seasonal ...
... Migration is distinguished from more diffuse types of movement such as foraging for food within a single habitat. Migration is an integrated part of the life cycle of an animal. Animals migrate between essential habitats which are separated in time and space. Often, movements are guided by seasonal ...
University of Hawai`i at Mānoa - CITA-A
... conservation. Islands were crucial for the formulation of Charles Darwin’s and Alfred Russel Wallace’s evolutionary theory, and the dynamic theory of island biogeography developed by MacArthur and Wilson is by far the most widely cited and discussed theory in biogeography. Until recently only very f ...
... conservation. Islands were crucial for the formulation of Charles Darwin’s and Alfred Russel Wallace’s evolutionary theory, and the dynamic theory of island biogeography developed by MacArthur and Wilson is by far the most widely cited and discussed theory in biogeography. Until recently only very f ...
Patterns of habitat use and segregation among African large
... allegedly diurnal wild dogs and the nocturnal spotted hyenas and lions. Wild dogs are commonly described as day active, and such behaviour has been described as an adaptation to evade interactions with the two other dominant species. We, however, showed a degree of temporal overlap considerably high ...
... allegedly diurnal wild dogs and the nocturnal spotted hyenas and lions. Wild dogs are commonly described as day active, and such behaviour has been described as an adaptation to evade interactions with the two other dominant species. We, however, showed a degree of temporal overlap considerably high ...
2014 - CSU, Chico
... Jeannette Arrabit [email protected], Avalon Brown [email protected], Danielle Easterwood [email protected], Jessica Hoffman [email protected] BIOL 152: Dr. Chris Ivey ([email protected]) Georgy Gause, a Russian ecologist, proposed the idea that if two species comp ...
... Jeannette Arrabit [email protected], Avalon Brown [email protected], Danielle Easterwood [email protected], Jessica Hoffman [email protected] BIOL 152: Dr. Chris Ivey ([email protected]) Georgy Gause, a Russian ecologist, proposed the idea that if two species comp ...
Guidance for Conserving Oregon`s Native Turtles Including
... Even small increases in mortality, especially of adult female turtles, can have significant negative impacts on future turtle populations. Although improving the survival of eggs and young is considered very important, reducing the loss of adult turtles is likely even more important for maintaining ...
... Even small increases in mortality, especially of adult female turtles, can have significant negative impacts on future turtle populations. Although improving the survival of eggs and young is considered very important, reducing the loss of adult turtles is likely even more important for maintaining ...
Spatial ecology of the Ethiopian wolf, Canis simensis
... saturated environments, the production of ‘surplus’ adult wolves led to philopatry via delayed dispersal, and some long-distance female dispersal. At low densities resulting from an epizootic, these surplus animals participated in the recovery via pack augmentation and the formation of new breeding ...
... saturated environments, the production of ‘surplus’ adult wolves led to philopatry via delayed dispersal, and some long-distance female dispersal. At low densities resulting from an epizootic, these surplus animals participated in the recovery via pack augmentation and the formation of new breeding ...
ABSTRACT ROCKHILL, AIMEE PAULINE. The Ecology of Bobcats
... Aimee Rockhill (formerly Salstead) grew up in Ticonderoga, a small town in the Adirondack Park of upstate New York. Family vacations were usually spent camping at the Schroon Lake camp ground where there was ample opportunity to play in the river, hike on trails, or explore in the woods with her two ...
... Aimee Rockhill (formerly Salstead) grew up in Ticonderoga, a small town in the Adirondack Park of upstate New York. Family vacations were usually spent camping at the Schroon Lake camp ground where there was ample opportunity to play in the river, hike on trails, or explore in the woods with her two ...
here - Solway Firth Partnership
... Non-native species become ‘invasive’ (INNS) when they thrive aggressively and threaten native species, ecosystems, natural features (such as mussel banks), or interfere with manmade structures and business interests such as aquaculture or fisheries. INNS are one of the greatest threats to biodiversi ...
... Non-native species become ‘invasive’ (INNS) when they thrive aggressively and threaten native species, ecosystems, natural features (such as mussel banks), or interfere with manmade structures and business interests such as aquaculture or fisheries. INNS are one of the greatest threats to biodiversi ...
Life 9e - Garvness
... c. Because most plants live a long time, they are less likely to be able to evolve defenses against the herbivores. d. The fact that most insects are able to eat a wide variety of plants suggests that plant defenses are ineffective. e. The fact that insects do not exhibit character displacement argu ...
... c. Because most plants live a long time, they are less likely to be able to evolve defenses against the herbivores. d. The fact that most insects are able to eat a wide variety of plants suggests that plant defenses are ineffective. e. The fact that insects do not exhibit character displacement argu ...
Kearney2011 - Association of Field Ornithologists
... passing through Nebraska since the 1990s has usually been estimated to range from 450,000–500,000.The population in the 1960s was probably under 200,000, but irrigation, fertilization and associated increases in corn production have provided a spring feast for both cranes and geese. Relatively few G ...
... passing through Nebraska since the 1990s has usually been estimated to range from 450,000–500,000.The population in the 1960s was probably under 200,000, but irrigation, fertilization and associated increases in corn production have provided a spring feast for both cranes and geese. Relatively few G ...
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
... that old leaves are shed and replaced by new leaves on a three-week cycle. The timing of peak biomass production corresponds with peak epiphytic algae and bacteria production. Other secondary biological productivity includes the support of eggs, barnacles, and bryozoans that attach to the surface of ...
... that old leaves are shed and replaced by new leaves on a three-week cycle. The timing of peak biomass production corresponds with peak epiphytic algae and bacteria production. Other secondary biological productivity includes the support of eggs, barnacles, and bryozoans that attach to the surface of ...
Ecological Role of Vertebrate Scavengers
... Acquisition of carrion by sCtvengers has been described as a function of their ability to detect cal'~ casses, and thus obligate scavengers are primarily limited by the efficiency with which they can locate meals (Ruxton and Houston 2004; Shivik 2006). Consequently, obligate vertebrate scavengers ar ...
... Acquisition of carrion by sCtvengers has been described as a function of their ability to detect cal'~ casses, and thus obligate scavengers are primarily limited by the efficiency with which they can locate meals (Ruxton and Houston 2004; Shivik 2006). Consequently, obligate vertebrate scavengers ar ...
Impact of trawling on benthic marine organisms off the Greenlandic
... Shannon-Weiner Index measures both the richness and evenness of the community. This explanatory variable was continuous. A high value means that the community is both species rich and is not dominated by any one particular taxon (Shannon, 1948). ...
... Shannon-Weiner Index measures both the richness and evenness of the community. This explanatory variable was continuous. A high value means that the community is both species rich and is not dominated by any one particular taxon (Shannon, 1948). ...
A report from the Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans for
... ocean surface or 4.32% of continental shelf areas fall far short of the 10% target set by CBD COP7 in 2004. It is likely to be many years before this target is reached. The figures do not include some managed fishery areas that have objectives consistent with multiple sustainable use and overall obj ...
... ocean surface or 4.32% of continental shelf areas fall far short of the 10% target set by CBD COP7 in 2004. It is likely to be many years before this target is reached. The figures do not include some managed fishery areas that have objectives consistent with multiple sustainable use and overall obj ...
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... litter breakdown has also been reported to depend on leaf secondary compounds (e.g. Hättenschwiler et al. 2005; Kraus et al. 2003), traits that promote or slow down litter decomposition might oppose or even outweigh each other, resulting in little or no net effects on leaf litter decomposition durin ...
... litter breakdown has also been reported to depend on leaf secondary compounds (e.g. Hättenschwiler et al. 2005; Kraus et al. 2003), traits that promote or slow down litter decomposition might oppose or even outweigh each other, resulting in little or no net effects on leaf litter decomposition durin ...
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... into the trawled corridors was observed after the first 6 sets (approximately 10 to 12 h). Benthic organisms in trawled and nearby reference corridors were sampled with an epibenthic sled. Their biomass was on average 24 % lower in trawled corridors than in reference corridors. At the species level, ...
... into the trawled corridors was observed after the first 6 sets (approximately 10 to 12 h). Benthic organisms in trawled and nearby reference corridors were sampled with an epibenthic sled. Their biomass was on average 24 % lower in trawled corridors than in reference corridors. At the species level, ...
Impacts of hypoxia on the structure and processes in pelagic
... in ventilatory (and circulatory) efforts. Irrigation of worm burrows in the sediment or ventilation of gill chambers in bivalves may in fact involve apparent oxyregulation in these animals. By keeping oxygen in their body fluids at minimal levels (e.g. Massabuau, 2001) they could minimize the extent ...
... in ventilatory (and circulatory) efforts. Irrigation of worm burrows in the sediment or ventilation of gill chambers in bivalves may in fact involve apparent oxyregulation in these animals. By keeping oxygen in their body fluids at minimal levels (e.g. Massabuau, 2001) they could minimize the extent ...
Garry Oak Ecosystems
... has a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria that are attached to their roots. The extra boost of nitrogen helps broom plants grow vigorously and may increase the amount of soil nitrogen available to other invasive plants. Micro-organisms and soil fauna (such as earthworms) break down ...
... has a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria that are attached to their roots. The extra boost of nitrogen helps broom plants grow vigorously and may increase the amount of soil nitrogen available to other invasive plants. Micro-organisms and soil fauna (such as earthworms) break down ...
Intraspecific variation in biology and ecology of deer
... of animals in different geographic areas, or different contexts (continuous forest, farmland with scattered woodland areas etc.20–22 and, to a lesser extent, season,23 and throughout their European range they may consume literally hundreds of different species. The same is broadly true for other spe ...
... of animals in different geographic areas, or different contexts (continuous forest, farmland with scattered woodland areas etc.20–22 and, to a lesser extent, season,23 and throughout their European range they may consume literally hundreds of different species. The same is broadly true for other spe ...
Squirrel Glider Conservation Management Plan
... different trees with hollows over a 100 day period and stayed in the same tree for an average period of only 5 days. A small number of den trees within the home range were used more frequently than others. Gliders may move nest trees to exploit different patches of food, assist with territorial defe ...
... different trees with hollows over a 100 day period and stayed in the same tree for an average period of only 5 days. A small number of den trees within the home range were used more frequently than others. Gliders may move nest trees to exploit different patches of food, assist with territorial defe ...
Habitat
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A habitat is an ecological or environmental area that is inhabited by human, a particular species of animal, plant, or other type of organism.A place where a living thing lives is its habitat. It is a place where it can find food, shelter, protection and mates for reproduction. It is the natural environment in which an organism lives, or the physical environment that surrounds a species population.A habitat is made up of physical factors such as soil, moisture, range of temperature, and availability of light as well as biotic factors such as the availability of food and the presence of predators. A habitat is not necessarily a geographic area—for a parasitic organism it is the body of its host, part of the host's body such as the digestive tract, or a cell within the host's body.